POLICE in Droitwich have issued a description of a man they are hunting who pretended to be a police officer to gain access to a house in Vines Lane.

POLICE in Droitwich have issued a description of a man they are hunting who pretended to be a police officer to gain access to a house in Vines Lane.

The man was white, in his early 40s, 5ft 8ins tall, of medium build, with a long oval face, stubble, mousy and greasy hair, with a long fringe and the hair stuck to his forehead.

He was wearing a dirty, three-quarter-length jacket, navy blue shirt and navy blue tracksuit bottoms and carried a rucksack.

The man left the house empty-handed following the incident at around 9am on Monday, April 3.

Officers have now warned residents, particularly the elderly, to be extra vigilant.

"Unfortunately, it is usually the elderly and vulnerable who are targeted in this type of offence as they are considered more likely to believe what they are told during a pressurised approach at the door," said a police spokesman.

"We urge friends and relatives of these people to consistently emphasise just how important it is to be totally sure of who they are letting in to their homes."

Anyone with information about the incident should call officers on 08457 444 888.